Key facts
- China accused the US of using invented allegations for its terrorism case against Cuba.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly told senators no new evidence was needed to link Cuba to leftist groups.
- China stated the US cannot justify its blockade and sanctions against Cuba.
- China asserted the decades-old embargo has wrecked Cuba's economy.
China has accused the United States of employing "invented allegations" to legitimize its terrorism designation against Cuba. This statement comes after Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly informed senators that no new evidence was required to link Cuba to violent leftist groups operating throughout the western hemisphere. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning stated on Thursday that the US cannot justify its ongoing blockade and sanctions against the island nation. She further asserted that the long-standing embargo has had a devastating impact on Cuba's economy. China expressed firm support for Cuba in its stance.